Enrollment
144
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071000976
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary School
Grant Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.0% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students) alongside Grant Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grant Elementary School compares
Grant Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 84% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Grant Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Grant Elementary School.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary School rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary School a good school?
Grant Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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